Use the excerpt from "Birches" by Robert Frost to answer the question.
"When I see birches bend to left and right
Across the lines of straighter darker trees,
I like to think some boy's been swinging them.
But swinging doesn't bend them down to stay."
In 3–5 very short sentences, write about the author’s repetitive use of the “b” sound and its significance in the excerpt. Use details from the excerpt to support your ideas.
(4 points)
1 answer
The author's repetitive use of the "b" sound in words like "birches," "bend," "lines," "boy's," and "swinging" creates a soothing, rhythmic effect. This mirrors the gentle swaying motion of the birches described in the poem. The repeated "b" sound also reinforces the idea of the birches bending and the boy swinging them, emphasizing their connection. Overall, the use of the "b" sound adds to the musicality and imagery of the excerpt.